Learn dozens of fascinating facts about gears! Photo courtesy Emerson Power Transmission Corp. Key Takeaways Gear ratios are fundamental in understanding how gears work, with the ratio indicating how many times a gear has to turn for another gear to turn once; for instance, in a worm gear...
Gears are used in tons of mechanical devices. Most importantly, they provide agear reductionin motorized equipment. This is key because often a small motor spinning very fast can provide enough power for a device, but not enoughtorque, the force that causes an object to rotate on an axis or...
How does a truss rod work? A truss rod is a metal bar (usually made from steel or graphite) that reinforces the neck of a guitar, bass, or other stringed instruments. When tuned up to pitch, the strings will put several hundred pounds of pressure on the neck –more than enough to ...
Because it has a big effect on both your budget and your pack weight, the backcountry shelter you choose is one of your most important gear-buying decisions. And, to complicate matters, backpacking tents come in an astounding variety of designs, from minimalist to mansion-esque. To simplify ...
Tuning plugins determine the pitch center of each note you sing depending on the fluctuations in your voice. Every semitone is divided into 100 cents. The closer you bring the pitch to 0 ct, the closer to the perfect pitch you’ll get. ...
Back to top ⟰ 1. Music production software and equipment To produce music you’ll need music production software and a few main pieces of equipment. Don’t worry—music production setups can vary a lot. You don’t need tons of expensive gear to get started as a producer....
Climbing gear should be regularly inspected to make sure it’s not only functioning optimally, but also safe to use.
For example, a 4:1 reduction is the same physical size as a 75:1 – solely based on the pitch of the worm. Compare this to a bevel gear, which can only provide up to about a 10:1 reduction in the same package size. Typically, at or above 25:1, a worm gear is going to be ...
Supplemental Gear & More Efficiency Boosts Overview Of How To Train For Hiking & Backpacking Simon Pratt:The goal of this hiking training plan is to (1) help you walk faster for longer without being as fatigued at the end of the day and (2) accommodate busy schedules via mid-week training...
Experienced singers use certain vocal techniques to control the volume, pitch, and tone of their voice to convey the lyrics and emotion of the song. What Does a Singer Do? Professional singers who perform on stage sing along with an accompanist, a full band, or a pre-recorded backing track...